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Check Out the Local Food and Drink Spots That Made Philly Mag’s 2025 Best Of List
Philadelphia Magazine has released its 2025 Best Of Philly list and its “Food & Drink” category is a great microcosm of how strong the city’s dining scene truly is. For best new restaurant, be sure to visit Little Water in Rittenhouse Square. Looking for a quick bite? A rye tartlet at Emmett could fulfill your…
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Chesapeake Crab Company in Garnet Valley Brings the Ocean to Delco
The Chesapeake Crab Company in Garnet Valley brings seaside tastes to Delaware County. They’ll sell you a dozen blue crabs, a half bushel, or a whole bushel fresh from the Chesapeake Bay, along with a variety of homemade crab and seafood delicacies. The business is family owned, operated by John Renzi, along with his wife…
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James Beard Award Winner Ellen Yin to Embark On Newest Project in Center City
Ellen Yin, the James Beard Award-winning restaurateur behind High Street and Fork, is gearing up to open her newest project later this summer, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Called The Bread Room, the new project will serve as a bakery, workshop, and event space all rolled into one. The Bread Room will be…
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6 Philadelphia Shops Make List of 14 Must-Try Pizzerias in Pennsylvania
Six Philadelphia eateries have found a place on the list of 14 must-try pizzerias in Pennsylvania, offering delicious flavors that pizza aficionados will enjoy, writes Harper James for Foodie Haven. Angelo’s Pizzeria serves exceptional thin-crust pizzas that have quickly become local favorites. Each pizza is crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients, making every bite a true…
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Owner of Down North Pizza Prepares to Open New Coffee Shop in West Philadelphia
Muhammad Abdul-Hadi, the notable owner of Down North Pizza in Strawberry Mansion, is celebrating the opening of his newest business venture, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS Philadelphia. On Saturday, July 12, Abdul-Hadi will officially open Out West, a new coffee shop in West Philadelphia. Just like he does with Down North Pizza, Abdul-Hadi is hiring…
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Aramark Brings Its Food Service Expertise to Subaru Park in Chester
Aramark Sports + Entertainment will be the official food, beverage, and retail provider at Subaru Park in Chester, starting Wednesday, July 9, during the Philadelphia Union’s U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinal match against the New York Red Bulls. Subaru Park is the home stadium for the Philadelphia Union soccer team. Beginning July 17, Aramark will also…
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North Wales Man Invents the Game-Changing Gummi Cone
North Wales resident Joseph Osborne created Mojoz Gummi Cone, a gummy cone for water ice that is vegan, halal, and gluten-free, writes Jadon George for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Osborne created the cone in 2015 while working as a sales representative for Comcast. A loyal patron of Jimmy’s Water Ice in South Philly, he would come…
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Enjoy a Nice Reprieve From the Heat At These Philly Ice Cream Shops
Philadelphia is home to quite a few ice cream shops, and with the summer now upon us, it’s the perfect time to visit them, write Annemarie Dooling, Ernest Owens, and Eater Staff for the publication. C & C Creamery in Roxborough is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. The family-owned stand is popular now only…
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Phillies’ Star Kyle Schwarber Leads Off Chester County-Based Herr’s Annual Chip Flavor Contest
Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber is this year’s spokesperson for Chester County-based Herr’s annual chip-flavor contest, Flavored by Philly: Crunch Off, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The contest this year has a different format and higher stakes. In the past three years, flavors with the most votes included the 2022 Long Hots…
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DreamWorld Bakes Becomes One of Philadelphia’s Most Sought-After Bakeries in Just Six Months
It took only six months after Ashley Huston opened DreamWorld Bakes for it to become one of the most sought-after bakeries in Philadelphia, writes Kimberly Wilson for Essence. The community response has been overwhelming for the owner, who decided to set aside her finance degree and focus on what truly makes her happy: creating beautiful…
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Philadelphia Nightlife is Booming and Paying Major Dividends to the City
Nightlife in Philadelphia is booming, and ultimately paying off for the city in a major way, according to a staff report from Metro Philadelphia. Two recently released inaugural impact studies by the Philadelphia Department of Commerce highlight the billion-dollar impact of the city’s nighttime and music economies. The first of two studies analyzing Philadelphia’s economic…
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Indulge in Delicious Ice Cream This Summer at These Philadelphia Gems
With summer almost here, there is no better time to indulge in rich, creamy scoops from some of Philadelphia’s favorite local ice cream shops, writes Julia Binswanger for Billy Penn at WHYY. Malai is a newcomer to the city’s ice cream scene. Originally from Brooklyn, the shop serves rich ice cream infused with bold spices…
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Souderton’s JBS Meatpacking Plant Workers Win Big with New Union Deal
Thanks to a newly ratified union contract, workers at Souderton’s JBS meatpacking plant are seeing major improvements to the workplace and their paychecks, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The agreement is considered the ‘new standard’ for the industry. It is part of a national effort by the United Food and Commercial Workers International…
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Philadelphia’s Bar Hygge Earns Title of Best Burger in Pennsylvania
Bar Hygge in Philadelphia makes the best burger in Pennsylvania, according to Chowhound, a popular website for food aficionados, writes Max Bennett for the Patch. In its recent feature, The Hands Down Best Burger in Every Single US State, the food website identified restaurants that excel in both classic and innovative burger preparations. The selection…
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Aramark To Be Food and Beverage Provider for Proposed Athletics Las Vegas Ballpark
Aramark Sports + Entertainment has secured a 20-year, $175 million agreement to serve as the food and beverage provider at the proposed Athletics ballpark in Las Vegas, writes Bret McCormick for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The deal includes a minimum $100 million investment in the MLB team and a $75 million capital expenditure commitment. The…
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Philadelphia Mint, Treasury Department Announce Plan to Phase Out the Penny Starting in Early 2026
The U.S. Mint and Treasury Department have confirmed that the penny is on its last legs as the former recently made its final order of penny blanks, write Fatima Hussein and Alan Suderman for 6abc via AP. The plan is to phase out pennies by next year by no longer producing the coin once the…
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Saint Joseph’s Alumnus A.J. Sarno Uses Science Background to Perfect Baking at Isgro Pastries
A.J. Sarno, a Saint Joseph’s alumnus, is putting his biology degree to use behind the scenes at Isgro Pastries, applying science to perfect the art of baking, reports “Chef Nate” Murawski for Saint Joseph’s University Magazine. “Baking is all chemistry,” he said. Sarno, who also studied at Drexel University, wanted to become a doctor, but…
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Gopuff and Starbucks Expand Partnership to Offer 24/7 Specialty Coffee Delivery Across Philadelphia and Suburbs
Delivery service Gopuff has expanded its partnership with Starbucks, offering specialty coffee to customers in Philadelphia and its suburbs around the clock, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. To celebrate the occasion, Gopuff will deliver a free grande iced Starbucks coffee to any address on Wednesday. While the coffee itself comes with no delivery…
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